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V3 LOK

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

230,462 mi
Last recorded230,462 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 LOK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2020 230,462 miles

Front Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 223,705 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 223,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 217,623 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 217,512 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 213,168 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 208,085 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 208,085 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 201,783 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both wiper blades poor

Fail 16 Aug 2014 201,658 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both wiper blades poor

Pass 16 Aug 2013 194,745 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 194,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 187,398 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 187,364 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 181,674 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 172,261 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 166,578 miles

n/s/f headlamp adjuster worn

o/s wiper rubber split on end

Pass 27 Aug 2008 164,307 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 133,476 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 112,808 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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V3 LOK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 143,659 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V3 LOK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 27 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V3 LOK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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